DB Radials for C2

[Bill L.]

HI:

There have been several posts off and on over the last year or so regarding radials for C2 cars. I thought it might be fun to share the results of my research and eventual purchase of Diamond Back radials for my recently acquired '67 coupe.

I bought 205 75/15 tires (Toyo) from Diamond Back. I specified the exact white wall width and placement on the tire from an original bias ply Non DOT spare that I have. Clearly not jugeable but a nice set of beautiful road tires on restored rally wheels --- bias plys on the way for judging --- later. If you are not aware, Diamond Back completely cleans "ALL" brand name, size and DOT information off of one side of the tire and then bonds a white wall (or red wall) to the tire to meet your exact specifications.

The tires turned out pretty nice ---- the photos are below --- (please excuse the rear view photo -- still under some minor restoration at this point but looking pretty good overall I think ---)

Hope this gives you some ideas for a nice set of road / driver tires.

Regards
Bill

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[Ed S.]

Re: DB Radials for C2

Bill,
Your car makes the tires look good!

[Mike E.]

Re: DB Radials for C2

It does look good for sure, the ever so rare small block 1967 Corvette Coupe. I see Uniroyal now makes a couple of Tiger Paw radials available in white walls in sizes that should work on Mid-Years. Since US Royal was I think was an OEM supplier are those judgeable?

http://www.uniroyaltires.com/tire-selector/category/car-minivan/tiger-paw-awp-ii/tire-details

http://www.uniroyaltires.com/tire-selector/category/car-minivan/tiger-paw-awp-ii/tire-details

Mike

[Michael J.]

Re: DB Radials for C2

Sure they are judge-able, but you will not like your deducts for being a modern radial and having DOT markings.

I love the red line tires DB did for me, they are on my '64 now that I sold my red '67. DB does great work.

[Michael H.]

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On a related front, I've been looking for a "BIAS PLY-LOOK RADIAL" that would be appropriate for a C2. As many know, a radial tire that has the appearance of a bias ply -- including pie-crust edge, zig-zag tread pattern, narrow tread footprint -- has been available now from at least manufacturer for a couple of years. This tire thus apparently "looks" like a traditional bias ply, but has the internal constuction of a radial. However, to my knowledge, this new tire is so far available only in a blackwall or WIDE whitewall such as would be appropriate for a C1. I'm not aware of the availability of this "bias ply-look radial" in a narrow whitewall configuration as would be suitable for a C2. I'm surprised this developement hasn't generated more discussion on these discussion boards. Is anyone here aware of any new, forthcoming developments concerning a narrow whitewall version of this tire? Thanks.

[Michael J.]

Re: DB Radials for C2

I have not heard of that, but I would not be interested in it. To me the only reason to have a tire that looks like the old fashioned OEM bias ply for a C2 is for judging. If it is radial, it will not judge well, and I prefer a wider, more aggressive tread, huskier sidewall tire for the road on a C2, modern radials just look and perform far better, especially mounted on American Mag Torq-Thrust Ds. But that is just me.

[Mike E.]

Re: DB Radials for C2

On a related front, I've been looking for a "BIAS PLY-LOOK RADIAL" that would be appropriate for a C2. As many know, a radial tire that has the appearance of a bias ply -- including pie-crust edge, zig-zag tread pattern, narrow tread footprint -- has been available now from at least manufacturer for a couple of years. This tire thus apparently "looks" like a traditional bias ply, but has the internal constuction of a radial. However, to my knowledge, this new tire is so far available only in a blackwall or WIDE whitewall such as would be appropriate for a C1. I'm not aware of the availability of this "bias ply-look radial" in a narrow whitewall configuration as would be suitable for a C2. I'm surprised this developement hasn't generated more discussion on these discussion boards. Is anyone here aware of any new, forthcoming developments concerning a narrow whitewall version of this tire? Thanks.

Michael,

Are these Coker the ones you are talking about. They do indeed look like bias ply.

https://www.cokertire.com/american-classic-bias-profile-radials.html

Mike

[Bill L.]

Re: DB Radials for C2

I have not heard of that, but I would not be interested in it. To me the only reason to have a tire that looks like the old fashioned OEM bias ply for a C2 is for judging. If it is radial, it will not judge well, and I prefer a wider, more aggressive tread, huskier sidewall tire for the road on a C2, modern radials just look and perform far better, especially mounted on American Mag Torq-Thrust Ds. But that is just me.

Michael---

I LOVE IT !!!

Torque Thrusts and a red & yellow plate signed by Zora hanging on the front to boot !!!!

And just to top it off a "64!!!!!!!

Regards
Bill

[Michael J.]

Re: DB Radials for C2

Michael---

I LOVE IT !!!

Torque Thrusts and a red & yellow plate signed by Zora hanging on the front to boot !!!!

And just to top it off a "64!!!!!!!

Regards
Bill

Thank You! It is my pride and joy.

[Philip R.]

Re: DB Radials for C2

Has anyone any experience with Universal Vintage Tire? They have a 205/7R75 BFGoodrich redline that looks good. Be interested in the point deduction using this tire.
Thanks, Phil

[Michael H.]

Re: DB Radials for C2

Mike, Yes the Coker wide whitewall radial with the "bias look" is the tire that I was referring to. Curious to me that no one (apparently) has come out yet with a narrow whitewall version of same. Yes, it'd really be for those of us who want a better handling tire that would also still be suitable for judging.

[Bill L.]

Re: DB Radials for C2

HI:

Interesting concept (radial tire that appears as a bias ply) --- kind of neat really ---

My guess is it would still not be accepted for the PV aspect of the Duntov / McClellan awards ----

Regards
Bill